Connotation and Denotation

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What is connotation?

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Connotation refers to the emotional or cultural associations that a word carries beyond its literal meaning.

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What is denotation?

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Denotation is the literal, dictionary definition of a word.

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Why is the word 'mob' considered negative?

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Because it has a negative meaning associated with it.

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Which word has a neutral connotation: Mansion, Residence, Shack?

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Residence has a neutral connotation.

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What does the word 'unique' imply when describing something?

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It implies that something is one of a kind or special.

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In the sentence, 'The ad described the house as small and cozy,' what word would likely have a negative connotation?

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Shack would likely have a negative connotation.

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What is an example of a word with a positive connotation?

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'Brilliant' is an example of a word with a positive connotation.

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What is an example of a word with a negative connotation?

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'Stubborn' is an example of a word with a negative connotation.

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What is the denotation of the word 'home'?

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The denotation of 'home' is a place where one lives.

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How can context change the connotation of a word?

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Context can change the connotation by influencing how a word is perceived based on the situation or surrounding words.